Temperatures have actually been climbing since about 8:00 pm last night and it is currently a balmy 36 degrees at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, and 26 on Pre Laurel Peak. Winds down on Abajo Peak have shifted from light and westerly to more southerly, and are currently averaging 15-20 mph.
I made a foray up into Gold Basin yesterday, and though it is still an early season, shallow snowpack with many obstacles lurking beneath the surface, I was amazed at how well off we are. The 8" of light, fluffy, low density snow we picked up last Sunday night has settled to about half that, but powder conditions remain quite good, especially at upper elevations and in sheltered areas. Warmer temperatures and a strong sun yesterday began to affect southerly aspects so expect to find them crusted over today.
Base depth in Gold Basin: 33"
Base depth at Geyser Pass Trailhead: 21"
Winds, temperature and humidity on Pre-Laurel Peak
New snow totals, temperature and humidity in Gold Basin
Total snow depth and temperature at Geyser Pass Trailhead
It's looking pretty white up there. Particularly in sheltered areas between 10,000 and 11,000 feet where a base of 3'-4' exists. Extreme upper elevations have seen a lot of wind so a lot of rocks are still exposed.
Even sun exposed slopes are holding decent snow. Note the humps of barely covered rocks in the foreground however. Still good to be cautious.